Iamnotshane

Shane Niemi (born August 2, 1995 in Los Angeles), known by his stage name Iamnotshane (stylized in all lowercase), is an American singer and songwriter.

iamnotshane
Born
Shane Niemi

(1995-08-02) August 2, 1995
Other namesShane
OccupationSinger, Songwriter
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsChasing The Wind Music
Websitewww.iamnotshane.com

iamnotshane has created an alt-pop brand for himself that is undeniable. He has built a cult fanbase with the bedroom produced SAD EP featuring “Insecure” accompanied by his highly visual music videos which have over 30 million streams. His debut EP release on Avant Garden features the singles “Perfect” and "Afterlife".[1]

He is known for his music video for his 2016 song Insecure which includes a version of Michael Jackson's Anti-gravity lean and has been viewed over 5 million times[2][3]

History

Niemi has been performing since the age of 8 and began writing original songs at age 12.[4] In 2014, he posted his first music video for Sinister. A year later he released his first EP Sad. In 2016, his music video for Insecure went viral and now has over 5.3 million views on YouTube.[5]

He later changed his stage name to iamnotshane and released his self-titled EP in 2020 through Avant Garden and Island

In 2020, French producer/DJ Michael Calfan did a remix of Afterlife.[6]

For unknown reasons, he left Avant Garden and Island Records and began releasing singles independently in late 2020.

Discography

Extended plays
Title Details
Sad
iamnotshane

Singles
  • Sinister (2014)
  • Insecure (2016)
  • Dance (2017)
  • Losers (2017)
  • Play Good Music At My Funeral (2017)
  • Trick (2018)
  • Lifeguard (2018)
  • Afterlife (2019)[10]
  • Security (2019)[11]
  • Back To You (2019)[12][13]
  • Perfect (2020)
  • What A Perfect Day For Crying (2020)
  • I'm Leaving, Sorry For Your Loss (2020)
  • Unemotional (2020)
  • Paint A Smile On That Face! (2020)

References
  1. "LA-based Alt-pop Singer iamnotshane Premieres "Afterlife."". Wonderland. September 27, 2019.
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYWZNN4bbz8
  3. "INDIE ARTIST SHANE PARTNERS WITH ACCLAIMED ANIMATION DANCER DYTTO FOR "DANCE" MUSIC VIDEO". Don411.com Media :: Performing Arts News Unabridged. January 24, 2017.
  4. "iamnotshane". Genius.
  5. "iamnotshane - Insecure (Official Music Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  6. "Afterlife (Michael Calfan Remix) - Single by iamnotshane". Apple Music.
  7. "Sad by iamnotshane". Apple Music. May 29, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  8. "iamnotshane by iamnotshane". Apple Music. February 21, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  9. "iamnotshane – self-titled EP – Track-by-Track". February 23, 2020.
  10. "iamnotshane". AXS.
  11. "Track Of The Day 30/10 - iamnotshane". Clash Magazine.
  12. ""Back To You" by iamnotshane". December 4, 2019.
  13. "iamnotshane Reveals Dreamy New Single "Back To You"". December 5, 2019.
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